Recognition in Best Lawyers in Australia 2025
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has once again been recognised in the Best Lawyers in Australia 2025, with four of our outstanding lawyers receiving the accolade. Congratulations to our team members:...
Spruson & Ferguson Lawyers has once again been recognised in the Best Lawyers in Australia 2025, with four of...
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The 2023 Pharmaceutical Patent Review
Welcome to Spruson & Ferguson’s wrap-up of the most notable developments in pharmaceutical patent law in Australia in 2023. The past year saw a number of important Federal Court...
Welcome to Spruson & Ferguson’s wrap-up of the most notable developments in pharmaceutical patent law in Australia in 2023....
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Hong Kong | Design registration fees reduced
Good news for those seeking design protection in Hong Kong with the announcement from the Intellectual Property Department of the Government of Hong Kong SAR (HKIPD) that official design...
Good news for those seeking design protection in Hong Kong with the announcement from the Intellectual Property Department of...
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The shape of things to come?
Shape Trade Marks and RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd FCAFC 10 A recent decision from the Full Court of the Federal Court of...
Shape Trade Marks and RB (Hygiene Home) Australia Pty Ltd v Henkel Australia Pty Ltd FCAFC 10 A recent...
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Five key contractual considerations when using generative AI in your business
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a phenomenal speed. Early adopters across industries, whether in retail, healthcare, financial services will have first opportunities to harness the potential benefits, whilst...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving at a phenomenal speed. Early adopters across industries, whether in retail, healthcare, financial services...
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China: Patent Guidelines for Examination – changes for AI, big data and software
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued an updated Guidelines for Patent Examination (the Guidelines). The changes...
On 21 December 2023, along with revised implementation rules for patent law, the China Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) issued...
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Is customer centred AI the way of the future?
AI is a trending topic with no sign of slowing down, particularly when considering how it might influence the way we work both now and in the future. For...
AI is a trending topic with no sign of slowing down, particularly when considering how it might influence the...
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Case study: A successful example of post-filing data to address the support issue under China patent practice
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major patent systems. However, with the recent signing of an Economic...
China previously applied stricter criteria for post-filing supplementary data during the examination of patent application, compared to other major...
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What is personal information under the Privacy Act?
The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private information relating to individuals in Australia. Whether information is subject...
The Privacy Act 1988 (the Privacy Act) establishes the Federal legislative framework overseeing the collection and processing of private...
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No pay day for Commonwealth in Sanofi pharma damages claim
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld the trial judge’s decision that...
Background In the keenly awaited judgment in Commonwealth of Australia v Sanofi (formerly Sanofi-Aventis)  FCAFC 97, the Full Court of the Federal...
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